The Group of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament called on all MEPs to support the European Parliament’s resolution on Bulgaria. The socialists call on all MEPs to support the people in Bulgaria who have been taking to the streets for several months with well-founded demands for independent judiciary, transparency, rule of law and democracy, BTA informs.
We are speaking on behalf of the seven million citizens of Bulgaria, just as we are speaking on behalf of 10 million Hungarian nationals and 40 million Polish citizens, because we are all European citizens. We do this for the people in Bulgaria and we stand at their side in their fight for justice, accountability and democracy, the statement of S&D reads.
Bulgarian tour operators and travel agents are hoping the new parliament will reconsider the decision to revert to the higher VAT (20%) for the industry as of 1 July. They are insisting that tourist packages be subject to 9% VAT until the end of..
The first joint operation of the newly formed Mine Counter Measures Task Group Black Sea involving Bulgaria, Turkey and Romania is to take place July 2-16, the Bulgarian news agency BTA reports. The last time such an operation was carried..
On 2 July, Bulgarian President Rumen Radev is to take part in the opening of the 28th Annual Economist Government Roundtable, the Bulgarian news agency BTA reports. The international forum brings together state leaders from Greece and the region,..
Metropolitan Daniil of Vidin has been elected as the new Bulgarian Patriarch. He received 69 votes. Metropolitan Gregory of Vratsa received 66 votes...
The enthronement of the newly elected Bulgarian Patriarch, Metropolitan Daniil of Vidin, is over. The new spiritual leader was welcomed in St...
It will be sunny on Monday. There will be light southeasterly wind in the eastern parts of the country. The hot weather continues with maximum..
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